Who we are
The Australian Institute of Navigation Inc. unites those who are concerned with or who are interested in the science, practice and development of Navigation.
In this context the term "navigation" covers motion of all kinds as well as command and control. It embraces subjects traditionally associated with navigation such as astronomy, mathematics, cartography, electronics and information technology. It also includes all forms of satellite navigation, and developing areas of scientific endeavour, such as autonomous vehicle control.
You are encouraged to explore our website to find out more about meetings, newsletters and other activities of the Institute.
The Australian Institute of Navigation welcomes applications for membership.
Captain Gavin Permain, FAIN
President
Australian Institute of Navigation
About us
Aims
The aims of the Institute are to encourage the dissemination of knowledge and to coordinate information from all the disciplines involved, and to provide a forum in which new ideas and new products can have the benefit of informed and professional scrutiny. A central feature of the Institute's activities is that they remain devoid of any political, industrial or commercial influences.
Newsletter
The Institute publishes a Newsletter which, amongst other things, contains papers which have been presented at General Meetings. Selected material from Special Interest Groups is reproduced for the benefit of members.
General Meetings
General Meetings of the Membership are held in Sydney about every two months in accordance with the annual program. Also visit/tours are conducted to places of interest during the year. Guest speakers present papers on a wide variety of subjects at these meetings. All members and guests are welcome at General Meetings -- there is no charge for attendance. General Meetings in other areas outside of Sydney are also arranged from time to time.
International
That part of the Institutes work which is international in character is coordinated with similar organisations in other countries through the International Association of Institutes of Navigation (IAIN). The IAIN is represented on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Annual Awards
The Institute makes annual awards to selected outstanding students at the Royal Australian Air Force School of Air Warfare, the RAN Long Navigation Course and other institutions.
Objectives
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To unite in one society persons interested in the science and practice of navigation.
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To advance the science and practice of navigation:
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by coordination and dissemination of the knowledge and achievement of navigators, meteorologists, electronic and radio engineers, scientists, mathematicians, surveyors, engineers, and others in equipment, systems, methods of navigation and related disciplines;
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by the holding of meetings and the publications of studies by means of all and any appropriate media;
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by encouragement of research and of university, industrial and professional education in navigational and kindred disciplines; and
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by all such other acts as may be deemed to promote knowledge of navigation and its associated sciences, encourage navigational progress and raise the standards of navigational performance.
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To examine and review results of navigational research and invention and to advise on achievements which promise advancement in the standards of navigational performance.
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To cooperate, for the advancement of navigation with other scientific institutions in related fields.
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To act as advisory body on navigational matters to relevant statutory authorities.
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To establish awards in recognition of navigational excellence.
Membership Details
There are four classes of membership of the Institute:
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HONORARY MEMBERS, who shall be distinguished persons with existing or previous navigational interests, or members who have rendered outstanding service to the Institute, and upon whom the Council see fit to confer and honorary distinction.
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FELLOWS, who shall be who have attained a high degree of technical eminence in the science of Navigation.
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MEMBERS, who shall be persons who satisfy the Council that they are interested in the advancement of the science of Navigation.
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CORPORATE MEMBERS, who shall be Universities, Manufacturers, Operating Companies, or other organisations interested directly or indirectly in the science of Navigation.
Note: If you are currently undergoing (or a recent graduate of) a navigation-related course (eg including the RAN and RAAF navigation/ACO courses and Australian Maritime College courses or similar) then you qualify for a one year free membership.
SUBSCRIPTION: Every Fellow, Member, and Corporate Member shall pay an annual subscription in advance, for the year commencing 1 July.
Full Members/Fellows $75.00
Senior Members - any member of Fellow 60 years old or older $50.00
Corporate Members $135.00
Bank Details
Bank:
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Account Name:
The Australian Institute of Navigation
BSB:
062001
Bank Account number:
00918322
*Please include a clear identification name of the member when making the bank deposit.
Membership Application
Meetings
Monthly Meetings
A number of members of both the Company of Master Mariners and the Australian Institute of Navigation have indicated that the current late evening timing for the monthly meetings makes attendance challenging. In recent months, low attendance at the monthly dinners/presentation has made it difficult to meet the minimum numbers required by the venue. As a result, the monthly meetings are being changed from a dinner on the second Thursday of each month to a lunch on the third Thursday of each month. The meeting (lunch and presentation) will occur on the third Thursday of each month 1200 for 1230, and will conclude NLT 1500 (of course the presentation will conclude well before then and those that need to leave earlier to return to their work or other activities can do so). The venue will be the Occidental Hotel, 43 York street, with the lunch to be held in the Glenmore Room, 2nd floor. The cost remains $50 per head, paid on arrival. The RSVP for the lunches is CAPT John Bradley who can be RSVP'd to via bradleyJ@Ymail.com or text to 0415600519, normally by the Monday before the lunch.